REFLECTOR: Nose gear microswitch

[John Dibble]

I like that.  I would have to remount the switch to keep the end of the 
arm on the keel?

On 5/15/2012 5:53 PM, sbjknox wrote:
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Dibble" <aminetech at bluefrog.com>
> [snip]
>>   The problem seems to be that the linkage flexes more and exceeds 
>> the switch travel, bending the switch.  Then the light won't come on 
>> when the gear is down.  Is there a switch that has more travel in the 
>> closed position, or a way to modify mine?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> John
>
> Hi John,
> I had to modify my switch for more travel.  I extended the lever arm 
> using a small spring fastened to the original arm. Inside  the end of 
> the spring, I threaded a small bolt (or large machine screw, I don't 
> remember which, but whatever fits) that contacts the gear as did the 
> little wheel on the switch originally.  Basically, a longer, springy 
> lever arm.
> Sorry, no photo available.
>
> Sid Knox
> Oklahoma
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